The Meaning of Flowers
What is the meaning of flowers
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Well wonder no more...
The meaning of flowers is as old as civilisation itself, and has been used as an expression of emotion for centuries.
The language of flowers started in the harems of the Middle East, where secrecy between lovers was essential.
Each flower had a meaning and secret messages could be exchanged.
The Victorians took this language to their hearts and produced several dictionaries of the language of flowers.
The Romans honoured their heroes with laurel wreaths and the Ancient Greeks adorned their palaces with flowers.
Bouquets of flowers were carried during ancient feasts and festivals.
The following list describes the emotions associated with a selection of flower types; this may be helpful when considering what to send:
| Flower Name | Flower Meaning |
| Alstromeria | Devotion / Friendship |
| Amaryllis | Pride / Beauty |
| Anemone | Unfading love / Sincerity |
| Babys Breath | Everlasting love / Happiness |
| Bells of Ireland | Good luck |
| Birds of Paridise | Magnificence |
| Carnation Pink | I'll never forget you |
| Carnation Red | Admiration |
| Carnation White | Innocence / Pure love |
| Carnation Yellow | You have disappointed me |
| Chrysanthemum | Cheerfulness / You're a wonderful friend |
| Cornflower | Delicacy / refinement |
| Daffodil | Respect / Unrequieted Love |
| Dahlia | Good taste |
| Delphinium | Airy |
| Eucalyptus | Protection |
| Forsythia | Anticipation |
| Gardenia | You're lovely / Secret love |
| Gerbera | Regard |
| Gladiolus | Generosity / Strength of character |
| Heather white/pink | Good luck |
| Holly | Good will |
| Hyacinth Blue | Consistancy |
| Iris | Wisdom / Eloquence |
| Ivy | Friendship / affection |
| Jasmine | Grace/ Elegance |
| Jonquil | Love me / Desire |
| Lavender | Devotion |
| Lilac | First love |
| Lily (Calla) | Beauty |
| Lily (White) | Purity |
| Lily of the Valley | Sweetness / Humility |
| Mimosa | Sensitivity |
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are |
| Orchid | Love / Beauty |
| Peony | Bashfulness |
| Phlox | Sweet Dreams |
| Poinsettia | Good cheer |
| Rose Red | I love you / Passion |
| Rose White | Eternal love / Heavenly |
| Rose Yellow | Joy / Friendship |
| Rose Pink | Perfect happiness |
| Stephanotis | Desire / Happiness in marriage |
| Sunflower | Loyalty |
| Sweet Pea | Goodbye / Blissful pleasure |
| Tulip General | Declaration of love |
| Tulip Red | Believe me |
| Tulip Yellow | Hopeless love |
| Violet | Modesty |
Recommended florists online
Katherines online florists sell fresh flowers for all occasions with next day delivery.
You can order and buy flowers online quickly and easily by visiting our flower store.
We offer bespoke wedding flowers, lovely new baby flowers, sympathy flowers and even thank you flowers as well as providing for lots of other flowers for occasions too.
Flowers for Occasions - Lists the different buying occasions in the UK for flowers.